Florence May Days

Sometimes, you just need to get out of town.

And we have a great idea of someplace not too far away, that has all kinds of fun planned for almost every day in May! Check out Florence May Days! Here are a few of our favorites events on the schedule:

May 9-16: Restaurant Week

For an entire week, downtown Florence restaurants will roll out the red carpet and feature their finest food and drink. You’ll not only enjoy the best cuisine, but also have the opportunity to contribute to the best local charities.

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May 10-11: Champy’s Second Annual Bluesfest

Head to the Shoals for an all day music event! Enjoy live music from noon-midnight featuring:

Max Russell and the Shakedown Kings
Mojo Risin’S
The Decoys featuring Will McFarlane
Diedra and the Ruff Pro Band
Bad Brad and the Sipsey Slims

Bring your lawn chair and a picnic!

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May 16-17: UNA Front Porch Storytelling Festival

The UNA Front Porch Storytelling Festival presents an all-star cast of entertaining spinners of tales, as well as workshops on the art of telling stories yourself. There’s something here for every member of the family!

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May 17-18: Arts Alive

A local favorite, Arts Alive is an annual art fair and exhibition that attracts artists from across the region. The juried exhibition features work across all media and Wilson Park turns into a busy arts marketplace full of entertainment, food, and beautiful art pieces.

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